Master of Arts in New Media and Digital Culture
Explore critical media theory, digital methods, and new media culture in Amsterdam’s pioneering academic environment.
Best for:Best for students with a background in media studies, cultural theory, or digital humanities who seek to critically examine new media, digital culture, and Internet studies through theoretical and practical lenses.
Overview
This Master of Arts programme at the University of Amsterdam focuses on critical analysis of new media and digital culture, blending theory with hands-on digital methods. Students engage with media archaeology, materialist traditions, and emerging digital practices like locative media, info-aesthetics, and Internet research. The curriculum integrates Amsterdam’s vibrant new media scene, offering opportunities to participate in local events, festivals, and international research projects. Ideal for those passionate about digital culture, media theory, and interdisciplinary approaches to technology and society.
What you'll do
- Develop a deep understanding of new media theory through critical perspectives like media archaeology and materialist traditions.
- Engage in hands-on digital methods, including Internet research techniques and analysis of natively digital objects.
- Participate in research projects related to Amsterdam’s new media scene, including festivals, exhibitions, and installations.
- Analyze and critique information graphics, interfaces, and online interactivity through info-aesthetics and visualization studies.
- Explore international new media issues, such as Internet censorship and digital media policy.
- Collaborate with faculty and peers on interdisciplinary projects that bridge theory and practice in digital culture.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor of Arts or equivalent in Media Studies, Communication, Digital Humanities, or a related field
Degree offered: Master of Arts (MA)
Language: English; no specific proficiency test required (assumed for applicants from English-speaking backgrounds or equivalent)
Instruction: English
- Strong academic background in media studies, cultural theory, or related disciplines
- Ability to critically analyze digital media and cultural phenomena
- Familiarity with digital research methods and tools
- Proficiency in conducting Internet-based research and digital ethnography
- Open to international applicants
- No specific nationality restrictions
- No age restrictions
- No prior work experience required
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-03-01
Applicants must submit their application through the University of Amsterdam’s official portal. Required documents typically include a CV, a letter of motivation, academic transcripts, and proof of English proficiency if not from an English-speaking institution. Additional materials may be requested depending on the applicant’s background.
- CV
- Letter of motivation
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor’s degree)
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
- Passport-sized photo (if required)
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